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When Tuberculosis was a major crisis, students attended the Open Air School ➡️
In the early 1900s, one in six deaths in Columbus was attributed to tuberculosis (TB). To combat this, the Benjamin Franklin Tuberculosis Hospital opened in 1909, and the Columbus Society for the Prevention and Cure of Tuberculosis was founded.
The Society began advocating for an open-air school where children affected by TB could continue their education while they recovered. The concept, which originated in Germany, emphasized fresh air, sunlight, and nutritious food, while also limiting contact between children with TB and the broader population. At the time, this location was far outside the bustling city center.
This school was completed in 1928, replacing a smaller open-air school on the site which was built in 1913. The new building was designed by Howard Dwight Smith, architect of Ohio Stadium and several other Columbus City Schools.
By the 1970s, thanks to X-rays and treatment, TB was largely under control in Columbus. The Tuberculosis Hospital closed in 1972, and the open-air school remained in use until 1976. It later served as administrative offices for Columbus City Schools, and after a long period of vacancy, it was purchased and renovated in 2018.
Today, the building is home to several businesses and cafes, including @understory_cbus by Wolf’s Ridge Brewing, a fitness studio, an events space, and a creative office.
The building is considered an excellent example of adaptive reuse and renovation, receiving a Preservation Merit Award from the State Historic Preservation Office and the James B. Recchie Design Award from @columbuslandmarks. It was listed to the National Register of Historic Places in 2019.
📍 2571 Neil Ave.
08 Nov 2026
It's almost time for the Holiday Open House 🚋🎄
In just two weeks, we’ll officially launch the Huntington Holiday Train while enjoying free cookies and hot chocolate, festive music, real reindeer, activities, performances, and a very special guest 🎅
📍Main Library (96 S. Grant Ave.)
⏰ Wednesday, Nov. 18 | 6-8 p.m.
Find more details via link in bio.
05 Nov 2026
All COTA rides are free on Tuesday, Nov. 3, on every service. Find your polling place at our link in bio, then plan your trip via @cotabus or in the Transit app. 🚌
02 Nov 2026
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30 Oct 2026
This school year, every second grader in the Columbus City Schools will get a free field trip to Main Library – some for the very first time 🌟
The program will reach nearly 4,500 second graders across 79 elementary schools. The Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation is covering transportation and program costs.
Second grade is a critical moment for building literacy skills, and together with @colscityschools, we'll get to open the door for thousands of kids to explore the library ❤️
#Columbus #Ohio #LibraryLove
23 Oct 2026
This vacant lot in Olde Towne East was once home to a legendary restaurant and a staple of Columbus’ live music scene ➡️
The Dell Restaurant opened across the street in 1925, run by Karl Tracht and his wife, Jessie. It was a neighborhood favorite, hosting lunch and dinner crowds as well as private parties and events.
In 1936, the Trachts expanded, opening “Karl’s Carryout” at this location. Two years later, they consolidated into this building alone – along with their home above the storefront, complete with a rooftop garden that Jessie especially loved.
The Dell was known for its desserts, including Dutch apple pie. In 1945, General Dwight D. Eisenhower was passing through Columbus, and his hosts learned that apple pie was one of his favorites. They were directed to The Dell, where the Trachts served up three pies straight from the case. Eisenhower later sent a complimentary letter, which the couple proudly displayed in their pie case for years.
In 1968, The Dell closed, with promises to re-open. In 1974, they did: “The New Dell” served tapas and welcomed live music to the space, including local jazz artist Arnett Howard as a regular on the marquee. It later became the B Flat Lounge, then the Dell Café in 2004.
In 2005, it became Carabar, a live music venue and bar founded by Cara Borkes and Ron Barker. Beloved by local musicians and neighborhood locals, it quickly became a staple in the city’s rock music scene. Carabar welcomed touring artists like The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Screaming Females, and Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass, as well as local acts like Saintseneca, Nick Tolford & Co., and New Bomb Turks, among many others.
In 2018, the building was demolished alongside the neighboring E.T. Paul Tire Company to make way for planned changes to the I-71 corridor.
📍 115 Parsons Ave.
18 Oct 2026
What are people reading at the library book sale? 🪩
Discarded library items are getting a second chance at life, with prices as low as $1 per book.
All Her Fault
The Flight Attendant
Teach Yourself to Play Piano
The Club
Unnatural History
Pasta et Al
Katabasis
Anxious People
Keeper of the Lost Cities
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@andreamaraauthor @chrisbohjalian @ellerylloyd_author @kuangrf @backmansk @sw_messenger #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #librarylove
16 Oct 2026
We’re working hard to get the Big Book Sale ready for you! 💰📚
This weekend, shop our discarded items to give them a second chance at a well-read life:
$1 – Children's Books, Vinyl Records, Comics
$2 – Adult Fiction & Nonfiction
$3 – DVDs, CDs, and Audiobooks
Thursday 4-7 p.m.: @friendsofcml Preview Sale
Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Open to all
Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Open to all
Sunday 1-4 p.m.: Open to all, bag sale
Revenue will support library programs and services and help fund future library levy campaigns via @friendsofcml.
📍 Main Library (96 S. Grant Ave.)
14 Oct 2026
Encouraging reading & creating access to our game 📖⚽️ Patrick Schulte, Stas Lapkes, and Frankie Hejduk stopped by the Columbus Metropolitan Library to read a few books, hang out, and play soccer with local youth. Through our partnership with the library, we’ve provided 800+ tickets to matches this season, creating greater access to the game. Thank you to @Ticketmaster for helping us make this possible ✨
13 Oct 2026
Just so we're 100% clear – our animatronic bird is NOT for sale 🙅
#kellyclarkson #artofplay #librarymemes
13 Oct 2026
It’s often mistaken for a church, but this downtown building was actually our post office 📬➡️
It was dedicated by President William Howard Taft in 1912, marking the completion of a major expansion that brought it to its current size. The original section dates back to 1884, when it ran primarily along State Street.
Built to house federal offices, the building served as the city’s main post office and customs office, as well as both district and circuit courts.
Its Romanesque Revival architecture features stone masonry, medieval ornamentation, and decorative floral details, all contributing to its church-like appearance.
The post office moved out in 1934, although a branch remained in the building until 1975.
Today, the historic building is home to the Bricker Graydon Wyatt Law Offices.
#columbus #ohio #downtowncolumbus
11 Oct 2026
Big or small, there are so many reasons to love the library ❤️
What does the library mean to you? ⬇️
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09 Oct 2026
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